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Ukraine: Nikopol residents talk of life on the frontline

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A soldier sitting in a military pickup truck with a machine gun mounted on the truck bed

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says it foiled Russia drone attack

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Germany: Man dies after standoff with police in Bochum

China announces stimulus plan to revive economic growth

Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years

Comet last seen by Neanderthals to brighten night skies

Boeing to lay off 10% of staff, delay first 777X delivery

Germany: Large WWII bomb detonated in Cologne

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.

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Asia

Chinese police and security check a delivery rider who arrived with what appeared to be a bouquet of flowers at the entrance of the Japanese embassy in Beijing

Chinese police and security check a delivery rider who arrived with what appeared to be a bouquet of flowers at the entrance of the Japanese embassy in Beijing

Attacks on Japanese citizens in China stir security concerns

Japanese nationals have become increasingly jittery over visiting China following a series of violent attacks.

Germany

Dulaj Madhushan in front of a yellow bus on a Berlin street

Dulaj Madhushan in front of a yellow bus on a Berlin street

Do immigrants have to learn German in Germany?

There's a gap between Germany's need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate.

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Europe

Volunteers in a sports center practice first aid

Volunteers in a sports center practice first aid

Estonians prepare to defend themselves against Russia

Many people in Estonia are afraid of a Russian attack in light of the war in Ukraine.

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Middle East

A view of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, in Iran on March 12, 2017

A view of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, in Iran on March 12, 2017

Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation

Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities.

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North America

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Donald Trump is spreading hurricane disinformation on the campaign trail, as Republicans criticize Kamala Harris.

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Latin America

A policeman guards marijuana packages seized in Guayaquil, Ecuador

A policeman guards marijuana packages seized in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Ecuador tackles growing influence of drug cartels

Drug trafficking is a billion-dollar industry in Ecuador, run by networks of international cartels.

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Developing

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Palestinians heading south from Gaza City

Middle East: Israel urges evacuations in Lebanon, Gaza

Meanwhile, the World Food Program said no food aid has entered northern Gaza since October 1. DW has more.

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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East

After the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel declared war on Hamas and fighting was focused in Gaza. The conflict has since escalated to include the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon as well as Iran.

A man holding a baby, a woman and several children family walk along a concrete concourse accompanied by a soldier wearning a uniform and a high-visibility vest.

A man holding a baby, a woman and several children family walk along a concrete concourse accompanied by a soldier wearning a uniform and a high-visibility vest.

Evacuees from conflict-hit Lebanon touch down in Belgium

Evacuees from conflict-hit Lebanon touch down in Belgium

As the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, DW met some of those evacuated from Lebanon by Belgium.

Rescue workers use an excavator to clear the rubble of destroyed buildings as they search for victims at the site of Thursday's Israeli airstrike, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Rescue workers use an excavator to clear the rubble of destroyed buildings as they search for victims at the site of Thursday's Israeli airstrike, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

UN mission hit again, as Israeli strikes in Beirut kill 22

UN mission hit again, as Israeli strikes in Beirut kill 22

Meanwhile, the UN has said its peacekeepers will stay in Lebanon following the injury of personnel. DW has more.

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UN peacekeeping soldiers sitting and listening to a person speak

UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

DW looks into the background of the UN mission in southern Lebanon, its mandate and why it faces criticism.

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In rural India, justice for the rape or sexual abuse of young girls is hard to come by.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Florida residents return, clean up after Hurricane Milton

Florida residents return, clean up after Hurricane Milton

Evacuees are returning to see what has been left of their homes after Hurricane Milton hit the US state days ago.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

More than 2 million households and businesses were without power in Florida, and flooding persisted in places.

An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field with the roof shredded after Hurricane Milton with downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the background on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field with the roof shredded after Hurricane Milton with downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the background on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton has killed at least 11 people in Florida. Flooding in the US state is still widespread.

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One Starlink antenna stands in a garden at sunset, searching for SpaceX satellites

Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.

An artisan in Kashmir is looking at the goat skin as he works in the leather factory

An artisan in Kashmir is looking at the goat skin as he works in the leather factory

Why has Kashmir's leather industry lost its shine?

Artisans and traders in Kashmir's centuries-old leather industry are struggling to survive as the sector crumbles.

Judges at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court dressed in dressed in red robes taking their seats at the court in Karlsruhe, on January 23, 2024

Judges at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court dressed in dressed in red robes taking their seats at the court in Karlsruhe, on January 23, 2024

Germany moves to protect top court against far right

As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the government is working to protect this bastion of democracy.

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An icon of the Discord social media platform

Discord: Why the messaging app is under scrutiny

Russia and Turkey have blocked the app, popular with the young, after accusing it of failing to remove illegal content.

A protest poster showing the head of goddess Durga who is celebrated at the Durga Puja festival is attached to barrier fence in Kolkata, India.

A protest poster showing the head of goddess Durga who is celebrated at the Durga Puja festival is attached to barrier fence in Kolkata, India.

India: Doctor's rape casts shadow over Kolkata festival

Protesters angered by the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August are using Durga Puja to call for change.

Sally Halawi, 35, owner of the thrift shop "Circuit" sorts through donations in Beirut

Sally Halawi, 35, owner of the thrift shop "Circuit" sorts through donations in Beirut

Lebanese ramp up efforts to ease humanitarian crisis

Amid Israeli strikes and limited aid, Lebanese are doing their best to help. But observers say too many are in need.

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Don't Drink the Milk — The curious history of things

The podcast that takes you back in time and around the world, tracing the unexpected backstories of everyday things.

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A road sign marks the entrance to the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London

A road sign marks the entrance to the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London

How London's push to curb cars and cut pollution is going

London introduced new rules to make traffic friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians in a bid to improve air quality.

The Stoos funicular train in Switzerland runs up the side of a mountain

The Stoos funicular train in Switzerland runs up the side of a mountain

How heat from a braking Swiss train heats a hotel's water

A funicular train in Switzerland generates enough energy during braking to heat the water of a nearby ski lodge.

Souvenir magnets on display in the center of Tirana

Souvenir magnets on display in the center of Tirana

Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

As Albania sees a surge in visitors, foreign workers, mainly from the Philippines, are filling staff shortages.

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A view of a virtual city district on the water, seen from above

Estonia: How a digital twin city simulates the urban future

A project in Estonia has designed a virtual twin of a city district to simulate the effect of planning changes.

And illustration of a spider-like bacteriophage with six spiky 'legs'

And illustration of a spider-like bacteriophage with six spiky 'legs'

Hundreds of viruses live on showerheads and toothbrushes

More than 600 virus species have been found dwelling on toothbrush bristles and showerheads in the US and Europe.

A dessert from South Africa

A dessert from South Africa

Come and explore South Africa's most iconic deserts

Is dessert on the continent really a thing? DW tastes three of the most well-known South African desserts.

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